Clinics & Services
Coil Fitting:
We do not currently carry perform this service in Practice.
Patients interested in this service are directed to complete the form for the Coil Hub in St Andrews where a member of their team will be in touch to arrange an initial telephone appointment.
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Hospital at Home
This service enables suitable patients to receive treatments normally provided by general medical wards within the comfort of their own home supported by a nursing team. Your GP will be happy to discuss this with you should you require hospital type medical services.
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Baby Clinics
Childhood Immunisations
Carried out by the NHS Fife Immunisation Service. They can be contacted on 01383 565456, or email: Fife.immunisationqueries@nhs.scot.
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Speech Development
Do you live in Fife and have concerns about your child's speech, language or communication skills? There are experienced therapists available to take your calls if you have any questions Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am - 12noon: East Fife: 01592 717860
Like and follow on Facebook: NHS Fife Speech & Language Therapy
Follow on Twitter: @banter4bairns or search: #banter4bairns
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Immunisations/Vaccinations:
All vaccinations, except Travel Vaccinations, are now carried out by NHS Fife's Immunisation Service. They can be contacted on 01383 565456, or email: Fife.immunisationqueries@nhs.scot.
For Travel vaccinations please contact your local pharmacy
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Chronic Disease Management
We like to follow up all those with chronic conditions, or on repeat medication, in a structured way. We recommend that patients are reviewed annually, in their birthday month for their major check-up and in-between depending on the condition. The conditions we monitor closely include:
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- COPD
- Stroke
- Hypothyroid
- Hypertension
- Ischaemic Heart Disease
- Severe Mental Illness
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Ante-Natal Care
By appointment only: If you are newly pregnant and require antenatal care please book directly with the midwife through reception.
Post-Natal Care
By appointment only: on a Thursday morning at Leuchars. Care is shared between the GP and Health Visitors.
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Smear Tests
By appointment only with Practice Nurse or GP.
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Ear Syringing
We are happy to announce that we are now able to offer this service to our patients. However, in accordance with National Guidance and Practice Policy we will no longer carry out this procedure on Patients with impaired hearing in one or both ears. The Nurse will assess Patients on an individual basis: By Appointment only
Self Care for Dealing with Earwax
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Family Planning
Contraceptive implants and Coil fitting by special arrangement with Doctors.
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Minor Surgery
By appointment only with GP and Practice Nurse (Balmullo only).
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Phlebotomist Clinics
Monday mornings in Leuchars
Tuesday mornings in Balmullo.
Wednesday morning in Leuchars & Wednesday afternoon in Balmullo.
Friday morning in Leuchars.
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Physiotherapist
Appointments arranged by Physiotherapy Department based in St Andrews Community Hospital.
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Listening Service:
The Listening Service provides a confidential and non-judgemental support service for people who need it. Whatever you are going through, whether it’s big or small, don’t bottle it up!
Maybe you feel anxious, stressed out or depressed. Perhaps you are a Carer needing time for yourself. Maybe you’ve suffered bereavement or have been struggling with your relationships.
This service will provide a Listening Ear!
If you are worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk, ask your GP about the Listening Service. Sessions available on a Thursday morning, in Leuchars, by appointment only.